TOEFL TPO -1 Speaking Task 2 Sample: The woman expresses her opinion about the plan described in the article. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state her opinion about the plan and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

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Beginning of Semester Snack Break at Student Center Next week, a snack break will be held on Thursday evening from 7：00 to 9：00 P.M. at the Student Center. Various local restaurants will provide free food samples to those who attend, which should be an opportunity for students-especially first-year students-to become familiar with the food of area restaurants. More importantly, the event will provide an opportunity for all students to meet and socialize, and get to know each other at the start of the new semester.

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The woman expresses her opinion about the plan described in the article. Briefly summarize the plan. Then state her opinion about the plan and explain the reasons she gives for holding that opinion.

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1.Sub Scores Delivery: 3 Topic Development: 3 Language Use: 3

2.Estimated Scores

23. 3.Delivery

The speaker's delivery is generally clear and fluid, with a consistent pace and only occasional pauses. However, there are some minor punctuation issues that result from inappropriate pauses. To improve the delivery, the speaker should practice proper pausing and work on pronunciation to avoid spelling errors.

4.Topic Development The response is coherent and well-organized, with clear connections between ideas and sufficient support or examples. However, there is room for improvement in terms of providing more specific details from the reading and listening passages to better support the main points. The speaker should also work on paraphrasing the information more effectively to demonstrate a deeper understanding of the topic.

6.Language Use

Original Answer: According to the reading, the university wants to provide a free meal for the students in order that the students know each other and also become familiar with the new food of the restaurant, especially for the first-year students. The reading states that the university plans to offer a free snack break for students to get acquainted and explore local restaurant offerings, particularly for first-year students. (Rephrased for clarity and natural language flow) ~~In the conversation, the student agreed with this idea.~~ In the conversation, the female student expresses her agreement with this plan. (Clarified subject) She states that it is really helpful for those who have not enough and sufficient money to buy new food so they can be familiar with the new food. She believes it is beneficial for those with limited budgets as they can sample various dishes without spending money. (Improved sentence structure and vocabulary) Secondly, she states that it really provides a good opportunity to stay away from daily routine. They will become familiar with other students besides classmates. Secondly, moreover, they can foster their connection and develop their connections. Additionally, she highlights that it offers a chance to break from daily routines and connect with students outside of their classes, fostering relationships across departments. (Reorganized ideas, removed repetition, and enhanced vocabulary)

Revised Answer (140 words): The reading states that the university plans to offer a free snack break for students to get acquainted and explore local restaurant offerings, particularly for first-year students. In the conversation, the female student expresses her agreement with this plan. She believes it is beneficial for those with limited budgets as they can sample various dishes without spending money. Additionally, she highlights that it offers a chance to break from daily routines and connect with students outside of their classes, fostering relationships across departments. By attending this event, students can expand their social circles and discover new dining options in the area. Overall, the female student appreciates the university's initiative in organizing this snack break as it addresses both financial concerns and social opportunities for students at the beginning of the semester.

7.Mind Map


- University Plan
  - Free snack break
  - Acquaintance and exploration
  - First-year students

- Female Student's Opinion
  - Agreement with the plan
  - Benefits
    - Limited budgets
    - Sampling dishes without spending money
  - Social Opportunities
    - Breaking daily routines
    - Connecting with students outside classes
    - Fostering relationships across departments

8.Key Words

Word	Phonetic Symbols	Parts of Speech	English Definition	English Translation	Sample Sentence
Acquaintance	/əˈkweɪntəns/	Noun	A person one knows slightly, but who is not a close friend	Acquaintance	The snack break provides an opportunity for students to make new acquaintances from different departments.
Exploration	/ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/	Noun	The action of traveling in or through an unfamiliar area in order to learn about it	Exploration	The event allows for exploration of local restaurant offerings without spending money.
Foster	/ˈfɒstər/	Verb	Encourage or promote the development of (something, typically something regarded as good)	Foster	Attending the snack break can foster connections between students from various fields of study.
Limited	/ˈlɪmɪtɪd/	Adjective	Restricted in size, amount, or extent; few, small, or short	Limited	Students with limited budgets can benefit from the free food samples offered at the event.
Relationships	/rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪps/	Noun	The way in which two or more people or things are connected, or the state of being connected	Relationships	The female student believes that the snack break will help build relationships among students who may not have met through their classes.